What to add to cottage cheese pancakes instead of flour and semolina to make them hold their shape: secrets of the dish

Traditionally, flour or semolina is added to make syrniki hold their shape. However, this dish is not suitable for those watching their figure. A healthy alternative is to add chia seeds.

The idea of making fluffy syrniki with flax seeds was published on the Instagram page of food blogger Yaryna Yagelskaya (yagelskaya_i).

Ingredients:

• Soft cheese - 200 g
• Egg - 1
• Sugar - 1 tbsp
• Chia seeds - 1-2 tsp
• Flour - 2-3 tbsp

Method of preparation:

1. Beat cottage cheese with egg and sugar in a blender.

2. Add the chia seeds.

3. Leave for 5-10 minutes.

4. Add 1-2 tbsp of flour.

5. Form the syrniki.

6. Roll in flour and make a cup shape.

7. Fry in a dry non-stick frying pan.

8. You can also fry in butter or bake in the oven.

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